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<blockquote data-quote="sanguine" data-source="post: 657278" data-attributes="member: 101256"><p>Hi autopian, welcome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Avoiding sweet and sugary foods is not enough as you probably realise, you have to reduce the carbs as well. Carbohydrates metabolise quickly to sugar in the system (some take a little longer than others) and so for diabetics they act basically as if they were sugar. So you need to cut out starchy carbs as much as possible – bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. This may be contrary to medical profession guidance you have received to eat carbs with every meal – this is fundamentally flawed advice rejected by most well-controlled T2s on here.</p><p></p><p>Test your blood glucose (BG) levels before and after meals (2 hours after starting to eat) and see what ‘spikes’ you.</p><p></p><p>For low carb foods try and go for those that have less than 10g total carbohydrate per 100g, less than 5g if you can. Ignore the ‘of which sugar’ bit, that’s irrelevant to us. You will become an avid reader of food labels! As well as carbs avoid tropical fruits including bananas which are full of sugar – for us berry fruits are best. Avoid most ‘low fat’ products as these usually have added sugar – go for full fat milk, cream, butter, Greek yoghurt etc.</p><p></p><p>Many people find that losing weight and good blood sugar control go hand in hand. Reduce the carbs!</p><p></p><p>Have a good read around and ask any more questions!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sanguine, post: 657278, member: 101256"] Hi autopian, welcome :) Avoiding sweet and sugary foods is not enough as you probably realise, you have to reduce the carbs as well. Carbohydrates metabolise quickly to sugar in the system (some take a little longer than others) and so for diabetics they act basically as if they were sugar. So you need to cut out starchy carbs as much as possible – bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. This may be contrary to medical profession guidance you have received to eat carbs with every meal – this is fundamentally flawed advice rejected by most well-controlled T2s on here. Test your blood glucose (BG) levels before and after meals (2 hours after starting to eat) and see what ‘spikes’ you. For low carb foods try and go for those that have less than 10g total carbohydrate per 100g, less than 5g if you can. Ignore the ‘of which sugar’ bit, that’s irrelevant to us. You will become an avid reader of food labels! As well as carbs avoid tropical fruits including bananas which are full of sugar – for us berry fruits are best. Avoid most ‘low fat’ products as these usually have added sugar – go for full fat milk, cream, butter, Greek yoghurt etc. Many people find that losing weight and good blood sugar control go hand in hand. Reduce the carbs! Have a good read around and ask any more questions! [/QUOTE]
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